Job Description

About the role

A number of years' experience in managing all costs and income associated within their area of responsibility. May be managing less experienced commercial staff

and will be supporting other more senior members in delivering the varied commercial duties as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our

supply chain. Actively seek to manage costs and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our customers. They will be involved in various elements of the Expansion of an Existing Substantial Building (PCO Expansion Task Order) on the Rolls Royce Non-Fissile Programme of works.



Typically, a QS will be chartered or in the final stages of achieving professional membership of the RICS, ICES or CIOB and will be a peer role model for those less

experienced members of the commercial team. They will maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

What you'll be doing

Governance

Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company's governance requirements (BMS & GMCEs)

Commercial Management and Administration

Use the company's ERP and Digital Systems

Orders information and systematically checks data

Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures

Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements

Measure & interpret works information, specifications & drawings and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates.

Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates

Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors

Critically appraises, estimates and negotiates with subcontractors
Plan commercial activities to meet requirements


Collation of Cost and Value Information

Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes

Customer/Change Management

Understanding of the Customer Contract and undertakes customer and stakeholder management

Analyses rates & prices for the agreement of compensation events as required

Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required

Procurement

Collect information required to specify procurement requirements

Record and document information including registration of interest

Understand the steps / documentation required

Manage and Adjudicate Subcontract Enquiries

Development, Recruitment and Retention

Maintains own Personal Development Plan

Who we're looking for

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge


CSCS Card (Academically Qualified/Professional Qualified Person)

MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB or working towards them
Experience working on NEC Contracts.


SC Security clearance preferable, minimum of BPSS.

Experience working on Build projects.

Utilisation of Commercial Administration Software.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.



From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK13750